Leo Brettkelly

BRETTKELLY, Leo Damian, died peacefully in Wellington Hospital on Tuesday 1 April aged 75. Dearly loved son of Agnes (deceased) and Arthur Brettkelly Senior (deceased); brother of Arthur Junior and Madeleine, the late Mary and the late Ron, the late Christopher and Brenda, the late Bridget, the late Paula, Gabriel (Ann) and Paul; uncle of all his nieces and nephews and their children; and friend to many. An informal vigil will be held in St Joseph’s Catholic Church 152 Brougham Street, at 6pm on Friday 4 April, to which all are welcome. There will follow a Requiem Mass on Saturday 5 April at 11am, then to a private burial at Makara. Join the livestream below. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leo’s memory to Wellington Free Ambulance, Mary Potter Hospice or Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand. With thanks to the staff of Wellington Free Ambulance. Messages for the family can be sent below by clicking “send a tribute” or by post to c/- Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Wellington.

Kāore te kumara e kōrero ana mo tōna ake reka

Rosary/vigil: 6pm Friday 4 April – everyone is very welcome to join this informal time to share memories and sit with Leo
Requiem Mass: 11am Saturday 5 April – a funeral service to celebrate Leo’s life

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TRIBUTES

Rob Harris
Remembering Leo as a warm and knowledgeable colleague at Ministry of Education. Always ready with advice, insight or a shared mainly funny observation. A privilege to have known him.

Martin & Margaret McLoughlin
Arthur, our heart felt condolences.

Roy Bowden

Leo sang with me in MaleVocale and in Vocal Blokes. His bright demeanour and strong tenor voice were appreciated by ensemble members along with his genuine interest in and care for each member. Carol and I also came close to Leo aside from tlmes when concerts took us on stage. His absolute strength when ill and his dedicated faith were quietly conveyed in a considered way and I enjoyed the discussions we had aligning our different views regarding spirituality. Being close to him when he was first ill helped me learn from his insights and vision. To his very caring family whom he loved so much, Arohanui Nga mihi mahana and peace.

Ian Carrig

My sincere condolences to Leo Brettkelly’s family and friends past and present. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. May eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him, may Leo rest in peace.

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